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Handmade embroidered linen runner c1930s.  This white and taupe linen runner measures 15 by 38 inches, the organic floral designs are embroidered by hand.  There is a tiny dark stain (looks like dark ink) and a pea sized light brown stain, the runner is otherwise in good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The linen has a soft, drapey substantial hand to it.  Handmade embroidered linen runner Italian c1940s.  This cream and taupe linen runner measures 15 by 50 inches, the organic floral designs are embroidered by hand.  This runner is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The linen has a soft, drapey substantial hand to it.  Handmade linen lace embroidered tablecloth Italian c1940 for wine.  This cream linen tablecloth measures 44 by 45 inches, the design elements are organic with a grape theme.  The embroidery and lace is all done by hand.  The tablecloth is in excellent condition; I have washed and pressed it.  The linen has a substantial feel, this would be great for wine tastings!  Handmade embroidered linen runner Italian c1930s.  This white and taupe linen runner measures 16 by 31 inches, the organic floral designs are embroidered by hand.  The color in the pics makes the embroidery have a green tint, this is not the case, the embroidery is definitely taupe.  This runner is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The linen has a soft, drapey substantial hand to it.

Handmade embroidered linen runner c1930s $20.00

 

Handmade embroidered linen runner Italia $28.00

 

Handmade linen lace embroidered tableclo $45.00

 

Handmade embroidered linen runner Italia $28.00

Handmade lace and linen and embroidered runner Italian c1930s.  This cream and taupe runner measures 16 by 40 inches, it is heavily hand embroidered with an organic floral design with needle lace between the design and at the edges, lovely handwork.  There are a couple broken bridges in the lace it is otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The linen has a substantial feeling.  Vintage nautical Porthault king sheet set cotton c1970s.  This king size royal blue and white sheet set consists of 2 shams measuring 24 by 32 (takes a pillow 20 by 28 inches) and a sheet 104 by 124 inches.  All 3 pieces have the red Porthault label.  The shams each have an embroidered rope design in one corner in green and white thread, the design is set up so the embroidery would be in opposite sides of the bed to frame the pillows.  The sheet has the same rope design going across the top and down the sides for a long turndown.  This set is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The cotton fabric is very soft and smooth, only the best is used in Porthault!  Porthault is the linen of Kings, presidents, and nobility; Jackie O used Porthault linens!  7949   Fine early hand made linen sheet crown monogram dated 1791.  This fine white linen sheet measures 68 by 92 inches, in one corner in blue thread is a finely cross stitched CSL and under it the date 1791 and under that the number 4, in another corner in red thread is a crown and the initials JJ 13.  The crown means that this sheet belonged to nobility.  Note the incredibly tiny, precise hand stitches, the work of an accomplished seamstress, beautiful hand work!  There is a slight fray at one corner and a bit of faint staining that can just see in one of the pictures, the sheet is otherwise in remarkable condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The weaving is top notch with the threads closely placed, so the result is a smooth fine fabric, not at all coarse.  Fine early handmade linen duvet cover dated 1791.  This fine white linen duvet measures 50 by 70 inches, centered at the top in blue thread is a finely cross stitched CSL and under it the date 1791 and under that the number 4, on the other side of the cases are the initials JJ 13 in red.  .  Note the interesting 18th century detail in the reinforcement of the opening done in needle lace stitches, back then, they made everything to last a very long time and took the time to turn over all the seam so there would be no raveling of the threads.  So much pride in workmanship!  The stitches are quite tiny and each one placed just so, the work of an accomplished seamstress.  This duvet is in remarkable condition, museum worthy; I have washed and pressed it.  The weaving is top notch with the threads closely placed, so the result is a smooth fine fabric, not at all coarse.  Yes, they did make duvet covers back then, they have been making them for hundreds of years!

Handmade lace and linen and embroidered $48.00

 

Vintage nautical Porthault king sheet se $495.00

 

Fine early hand made linen sheet crown m $475.00

 

Fine early handmade linen duvet cover da $550.00

Fine early hand woven linen sheet crown monogram c1700s.  This finely woven cream linen sheet measures 64 by 98 inches, the hems are hand stitched with tiny precise little stitches, there is a flat center seam and a small red hand embroidered JJ 20 with a cross stitched crown above it.  The crown means that this sheet belonged to nobility.  The weaving is top notch with the threads closely placed, so the result is a smooth fine fabric, not at all coarse.  There is a hand done darn of about an inch near the center and a small faint stain, the sheet is otherwise in remarkable condition, I have washed and pressed it.  This sheet has that certain soft, supple cool hand that only early line has.  All the linens I got from this collection are 18th century.  Early hand woven linen sheet circa last quarter 1700s.  This light cream linen sheet measures 64 by 88 inches, the hems are hand stitched with tiny precise little stitches, there is a flat center seam and a small red hand embroidered JJ 10 in one corner.  This came from a collector who specialized in early linens.  This sheet is in remarkable condition, it looks to have seen little use.  The linen is soft and supple, with the cool hand that early linen has.  I have washed and pressed it.  All the linens I got from this collection are 18th century.  Fine linen sheet set all hand stitched embroidered c1920s.  This peach linen sheet set consists of 3 pieces a sheet 84 by 138 and 2 shams 31 by 33 inches (takes a 27 inch square pillow), the set will fit a queen bed.  The linen is extremely fine quality ALL hand stitched even the shams.  The set has a lovely hand embroidered monogram that reads EC on the sheet and each sham, the shams close with 6 mother of pearl buttons on the back with hand stitched buttonholes.  The sheet has lovely finely hand embroidered flowers across the top the shams have the embroidery all the way around, beautiful hand work.  There are some slight color differences overall which is not unusual in antique linens with color, the set is otherwise in excellent condition; I have washed and pressed it.  The linen is finely woven and buttery soft, summer weight.  Fine linen sheet queen size with provenance c1920s.  This peach linen sheet measures 94 by 116 inches.  The hems are hand hemmed with tiny hemstitching, the linen is of the finest quality, with a smooth, cool, buttery hand.  There is a faint pink smudge near the bottom about an inch long, the sheet is otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.

Fine early hand woven linen sheet crown $250.00

 

Early hand woven linen sheet circa last $160.00

 

Fine linen sheet set all hand stitched e $395.00

 

Fine linen sheet queen size with provena $198.00

Fine linen sheet set queen size with provenance c1920s.  This peach sheet set is of the finest quality, likely Porthault with hand embroidery, the sheet measures 92 by 116 inches and the 2 pillow cases 23.5 by 33.5 inches.  The cases have a HAND embroidered wave hem with an HG monogram hand embroidered at the end, all the seams in the pillowcases are HAND stitched with Frenched seams, tiny little stitches!  The sheet also has the hand embroidered wave hem at the top and the bottom hem is stitched by hand in a hem stitch, beautiful handwork!  The sheet has 3 very small well done hand darns, the set is otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  The linen has the smooth, cool, buttery feel that only the best antique linens have!  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The damask pattern is what is referred to as a watered pattern (it looks like ripples of water).  The linen is of very fine quality!  There is a 3mm hole and a well done hand darn of ½ inch, the towel is otherwise in good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The damask pattern is what is referred to as a watered pattern (it looks like ripples of water).  The linen is of very fine quality!  The towel is in excellent condition; I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The damask pattern is what is referred to as a watered pattern (it looks like ripples of water).  The linen is of very fine quality!  The towel is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.

Fine linen sheet set queen size with pro $350.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $15.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $30.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $30.00

Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The damask pattern is what is referred to as a watered pattern (it looks like ripples of water).  The linen is of very fine quality!  There is a 3mm hole and 2 tiny light brown specs, the towel is otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The damask pattern is what is referred to as a watered pattern (it looks like ripples of water).  The linen is of very fine quality!  There are 2 tiny light brown specs, the towel is otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24.5 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The linen is of very fine quality!  There are 2 tiny holes, the towel is otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24.5 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The linen is of very fine quality!  There are some small brown specs, the towel is otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $18.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $25.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $20.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $25.00

Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24.5 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The linen is of very fine quality!  The towel is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24.5 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The linen is of very fine quality!  There are some small brown specs, the towel is otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24.5 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The linen is of very fine quality!  There are some small brown stains mostly specs but a couple larger, the towel is otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask towel stag mono, with provenance c1900.  This white linen damask towel measures 24.5 by 44 inches, the hems are stitched by hand and is decorated with rows of fancy hand drawn work.  Centered at one end is a hand embroidered stag monogram, beautiful handwork!  The linen is of very fine quality!  There is a very small light brown stain, the towel is otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $30.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $22.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $20.00

 

Linen damask towel stag mono, with prove $25.00

Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940.  These cream linen towels measure 15.5 by 22 inches, the hems are hand stitched with a row of drawnwork, there is a tiny diamond damask pattern on the hems, very understated elegance!  These towels are in excellent condition, they appear unused.  The linen is of very high quality, supple, smooth and cool to touch.  This is a set of 2 towels.  Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940.  These cream linen towels measure 15.5 by 22 inches, the hems are hand stitched with a row of drawnwork, there is a tiny diamond damask pattern on the hems, very understated elegance!  These towels are in excellent condition, they appear unused.  The linen is of very high quality, supple, smooth and cool to touch.  This is a set of 2 towels.  Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940.  These cream linen towels measure 15.5 by 22 inches, the hems are hand stitched with a row of drawnwork, there is a tiny diamond damask pattern on the hems, very understated elegance!  These towels are in excellent condition, they appear unused.  The linen is of very high quality, supple, smooth and cool to touch.  This is a set of 2 towels.  Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940.  These cream linen towels measure 15.5 by 22 inches, the hems are hand stitched with a row of drawnwork, there is a tiny diamond damask pattern on the hems, very understated elegance!  These towels are in excellent condition, they appear unused.  The linen is of very high quality, supple, smooth and cool to touch.  This is a set of 2 towels.

Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940 $15.00

 

Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940 $15.00

 

Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940 $15.00

 

Fine pair linen tea towels circa 1940 $15.00

Belgian linen handmade lace breakfast set unused c1940.  This ivory linen and lace set consists of a tray cloth measuring 16 by 22 inches and 2 napkins 11.5 inches square.  The set is all handmade with the lace and all stitching done by hand, they still have the paper labels.  This set is in excellent, unused condition, there are some smudges from long storage that willw ash out.  A fine quality linen and handmade lace set!  Belgian linen and lace cocktail napkins unused with tags c1940.  This set consists of 12 ivory colored fine linen cocktail napkins with handmade Belgian lace.  These napkins measure 5 by 7.5 inches, they still have their original paper labels that state "handmade in Belgium" and "pure linen".  All the stitching and drawnwork is done by hand.  These lovely napkins are in excellent, unused condition, they do have some smudhges from long storage that will wash out.  Belgian linen and lace cocktail napkins unused with tags c1940.  This set consists of 12 ivory colored fine linen cocktail napkins with handmade Belgian lace.  These napkins measure 5 by 7.5 inches, they still have their original paper labels that state "handmade in Belgium" and "pure linen".  All the stitching and drawnwork is done by hand.  These lovely napkins are in excellent, unused condition, they do have some smudhges from long storage that will wash out.  Early cotton terry bath towel with Provenance c1900.  This white and turkey red towel measures 38 by 52 inches, the hems are hand stitched with a row of hand drawnwork, there is a small cross stitched I monogram in one corner for the family name Iselin.  This was a very high end towel when bought new as this family only had the best.  This towel isn’t the soft fluffy terry we know today, it is substantial with a slightly rough texture which was meant to stimulate the skin for a brisk rub dry and dry is the word as modern cotton towel do not absorb water as well as the old ones do, this towel will get you dry in a hurry!  They just don’t make them like this anymore.  This towel in in excellent condition, I have washed and sanitized it for todays use.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.

Belgian linen handmade lace breakfast se $55.00

 

Belgian linen and lace cocktail napkins $35.00

 

Belgian linen and lace cocktail napkins $40.00

 

Early cotton terry bath towel with Prove $25.00

Homespun linen blend bath sheet, towel circa 2nd half 1800s.  This oatmeal colored bath sheet towel measures 42 by 61 inches, the ends are hand stitched, there is a EG90 cross stotched in turkey red in one corner.  The fabric in the towel is heavy and substantial with a nubby texture that is very stimulating when rubbed against the skin, it will get you dry in a hurry as nothing absorbs water the way antique linen does!  This oversized towel is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  This towel will last a lifetime!  Early cotton terry bath towel with Provenance c1900.  This white and turkey red towel measures 38 by 52 inches, the hems are hand stitched with a row of hand drawnwork, there is a small cross stitched I monogram in one corner for the family name Iselin.  This was a very high end towel when bought new as this family only had the best.  This towel isn’t the soft fluffy terry we know today, it is substantial with a slightly rough texture which was meant to stimulate the skin for a brisk rub dry and dry is the word as modern cotton towel do not absorb water as well as the old ones do, this towel will get you dry in a hurry!  They just don’t make them like this anymore.  This towel in in excellent condition, I have washed and sanitized it for todays use.  The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Linen damask tablecloth circa 1930s.  This white linen tablecloth measures 42 inches square, very classic damask pattern.  This tablecloth is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it. The linen has a substantial feel to it.  Gorgeous vintage D Porthault queen sheet cotton silver fans.  This pristine white sheet with light peach and silver embroidered fans measures 92 by 124 inches.  The sheet has the older red Porthault label so I would place this in the 70s.  My pictures really don’t do this sheet justice, the fabric is incredibly soft and supple, only the best from world famous Porthault!  There is a very well done repair on one edge where the embroidery begins, I didn’t notice it until I was ironing it where I check things thoroughly and though the repair is pictured, you can’t see it.  The sheet is otherwise in excellent condition; I have washed and pressed it.  It’s getting harder to locate vintage Porthault bed linens, this one is quite fab!

Homespun linen blend bath sheet, towel c $95.00

 

Early cotton terry bath towel with Prove $25.00

 

Linen damask tablecloth circa 1930s $20.00

 

Gorgeous vintage D Porthault queen sheet $495.00

11 Linen damask napkins with monogram circa 1930.  These white linen napkins measure 20 by 22 inches, the damask design is organic with chrysanthemums, there is a hand embroidered LB monogram in one corner of each napkin.  These napkins are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them.  11 Linen damask napkins with Provevance circa 1900.  These white linen napkins measure 14 inches square, the hems are hand stitched, the damask pattern is organic with lovely flowering vines trailing along a lattice fence, there is a small hand embroidered EB monogram in one corner for Emily Meyers Bendit.  I will send the provenance along with the napkins.  There are a few stains on one napkin, the rest are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. The linen has a substantial feel to it.  5 Linen damask napkins circa 1930.  These white linen napkins measure 14 inches square, the hems are hand stitched.  The damask design id organic with stylized flowers.  These napkins are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them.  The linen has a substantial feel to it.  6 Handloomed fringed linen damask tea napkins provenance c1890.  These white and blue linen napkins measure 12 inches square, there is a lattice pattern worked in blue thread and a teapot in one corner with a hand embroidered monogram that reads MBE for Emily Meyers Bendit.  I will send the provenance along with the napkins.  One napkin has a small stain and one has a small hand darn, they are otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed them.  The linen has a substantial feel to it.

11 Linen damask napkins with monogram ci $40.00

 

11 Linen damask napkins with Provevance $28.00

 

5 Linen damask napkins circa 1930 $15.00

 

6 Handloomed fringed linen damask tea na $24.00

4 Linen Art Deco damask tea napkins circa 1920.  These white linen napkins measure 12 inches square, the hams are hand stitched, interesting design.  These napkins are in very good condition, I have washed and pressed them.  The linen has a substantial feel to it.  3 Linen doilies with hand embroidery scalloped edges c1920.  These white doilies measure 9 inches in diameter, the scalloped edges are hand embroidered with little swag and cytwork flower designs around the edge, fine embroidery work.  There is a spec on 1 doily, they are otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them.  6 Linen handkerchiefs hankies hand embroidered BT mono c1900.  These white linen hankies measure 14 inches square, the hems are hand stitched, there is a small hand embroidered BT monogram on one corner of each.  1 hanky has a small stain, 1 has a few faint stains the hankies are otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them.  10 Linen damask napkins hand embr. BLJ mono c1900.  These cream linen napkins measure 14 inches square, the hems are hand stitched, one corner has a hand embroidered BLJ monogram, the damask design is organic with vines and leaves, fine quality fabric.  4 napkins have a few broken bridges in the drawn work edge, they are otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed them.

4 Linen Art Deco damask tea napkins circ $14.00

 

3 Linen doilies with hand embroidery sca $18.00

 

6 Linen handkerchiefs hankies hand embro $18.00

 

10 Linen damask napkins hand embr. BLJ m $15.00

9 Handmade lace edged linen tea napkins with drawn work c1920.  These fine dainty white linen napkins measure 10 inches square, they are hand hemmed with a latticework of fine hand drawn work over the body of the fabric, the lace is hand stitched to the hem.  1 napkin has a small hole, the other 8 are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them.  Blue linen sheet with Provenance circa 1940s.  This high quality Blue linen sheet measures 86 by 100 inches (it will fit a queen mattress with a 13 inch drape on each side), the top hem has a row of hem stitching.  The linen has a substantial hand and has the fluid feeling of quality vintage linen, it will last a long time.  There is a light stain on the middle edge, this sheet is otherwise in excellent condition and looks hardly used, I have washed and pressed it. The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Blue linen sheet with Provenance circa 1940s.  This high quality Blue linen sheet measures 84 by 100 inches (it will fit a queen mattress with a 12 inch drape on each side), the top hem has a row of hem stitching.  The linen has a substantial hand and has the fluid feeling of quality vintage linen, it will last a long time.  There is a light stain on the middle edge, this sheet is otherwise in excellent condition and looks hardly used, I have washed and pressed it. The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Blue linen sheet set with Provenance circa 1940s.  This high quality Blue linen sheet set includes a sheet measuring 84 by 100 inches (it will fit a queen mattress with a 12 inch drape on each side) ans 2 pillow shams 23 by 32 (takes a standard pillow).  The top hem on the sheet has a row of hem stitching, the shams have the same stitching all around.  The linen has a substantial hand and has the fluid feeling of quality vintage linen, it will last a long time.  This sheet set is in excellent condition and looks hardly used, I have washed and pressed it. The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.

9 Handmade lace edged linen tea napkins $20.00

 

Blue linen sheet with Provenance circa 1 $145.00

 

Blue linen sheet with Provenance circa 1 $145.00

 

Blue linen sheet set with Provenance cir $245.00

Pink linen sheet with Provenance circa 1940s.  This high quality pink linen sheet measures 84 by 100 inches (it will fit a queen mattress with a 12 inch drape on each side), the top hem has a row of hem stitching.  The linen has a substantial hand and has the fluid feeling of quality vintage linen, it will last a long time.  This sheet is in excellent condition and looks hardly used, I have washed and pressed it. The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Pink linen sheet with Provenance circa 1940s.  This high quality pink linen sheet measures 84 by 100 inches (it will fit a queen mattress with a 12 inch drape on each side), the top hem has a row of hem stitching.  The linen has a substantial hand and has the fluid feeling of quality vintage linen, it will last a long time.  This sheet is in excellent condition and looks hardly used, I have washed and pressed it. The estate this came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  Set 13 handmade bobbin lace goblet rounds provenance c1920s.  These white linen and lace goblet rounds measure 5.25 inches in diameter the lace is hand stitched to the linen, the linen has handmade needle lace inserts and is embellished with hand embroidery.  The lace has small, fine little handmade wheaters.  The goblet rounds are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. The estate these came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.   12 HM cantu lace and linen goblet rounds doilies c1920 Provenance.  These cream lace and white linen rounds measure 6.5 inches in diameter, the lace is hand stitched to the high quality linen fabric.  The estate these came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  There is a small wax stain on the lace of 1 this set is otherwise in excellent condition; I have washed and pressed it.

Pink linen sheet with Provenance circa 1 $155.00

 

Pink linen sheet with Provenance circa 1 $155.00

 

Set 13 handmade bobbin lace goblet round $75.00

 

12 HM cantu lace and linen goblet rounds $125.00

10 HM cantu lace and linen goblet rounds doilies c1920 Provenance.  These cream lace and white linen rounds measure 5.5 inches in diameter, the lace is hand stitched to the high quality linen fabric.  The estate these came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  There is a small wax stain on the lace of 1 this set is otherwise in excellent condition; I have washed and pressed it.  Gorgeous 12 HM lace goblet rounds or doilies Provenance c1920s Porthault?  These cream and lace and white linen goblet rounds measure 7.25 inches in diameter, the lace is very high quality handmade lace and hand stitched to very high quality linen, they look like Porthault to me and considering that this estate had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less) I do believe it’s likely that they are Porthault.  The family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  There is a small fray in the lace on 2 of the rounds, they are otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them.  24pc set linen and HM Cantu lace luncheon set c1920s Provenance.  This lovely white linen and lace set consists of a center cloth measuring 26 inches in diameter, 11 mats 10.25 inches in diameter and 12 coasters or doilies 7.5 inches in diameter.  The handmade lace is hand stitched to fine quality linen.  The estate these came from had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less), the family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  This set is in excellent condition; I have washed and pressed it.  Fabulous set 8 HM lace goblet rounds doilies Provenance c1920s Porthault?  These ecru and white linen goblet rounds measure 7 inches in diameter the lace is the finest handmade Italian needle lace hand stitched to very high quality linen, they look like Porthault to me and considering that this estate had the best quality items and were even stored in the best (a Goyard trunk no less) I do believe it’s likely that they are Porthault.  The family name is Iselin of the America’s Cup fame.  There is a stain on the lace of one that is pictured, they are otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them.  These are the same as item # 7358 except the lace is a slightly lighter color.

10 HM cantu lace and linen goblet rounds $95.00

 

Gorgeous 12 HM lace goblet rounds doilie $140.00

 

24pc set linen and HM Cantu lace luncheo $375.00

 

Fabulous set 8 HM lace goblet rounds doi $170.00

Fine linen damask tablecloth napkins Wanamaker family c1920.  This white linen set consists of a tablecloth measuring 90 by 94 inches and 8 napkins 25 by 27 inches.  The linen is of the finest quality, the hams are hamd stitched with tiny stitches and a row of drawnwork, each napkin has a small RW monogram in the corner, the tablecloth has 2 monograms in the center that read RW for Rodman Wanamaker, Rodman was the son of John Wanamaker  the founder of the Wanamaker stores.  Wanamakers was considered the first department store in Philadelphia, they were known for luxury goods, particularly from France.  The Wanamaker family was quite wealthy and well known, the linens from the estate were of the finest quality and with the family monogram is truly a fine piece of history!  The set is in excellent condition, it appears to have been seldom used, I have washed and pressed it.  The large square tablecloths will fit either round or square tables.  Fine square linen damask tablecloth Wanamaker family circa 1920.  This white linen tablecloth measures 90 inches square, the hems are hand stitched with a row of drawnwork, in the center are 2 hand embroidered monograms that read RW for Rodman Wanamaker, Rodman was the son of John Wanamaker  the founder of the Wanamaker stores.  Wanamakers was considered the first department store in Philadelphia, they were known for luxury goods, particularly from France.  The Wanamaker family was quite wealthy and well known, the linens from the estate were of the finest quality and with the family monogram is truly a fine piece of history!  This tablecloth is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  The large square tablecloths work for both round and square tables.  Fine linen damask tablecloth Wanamaker family circa 1920.  This white linen tablecloth measures 88 by 116 inches, the hems are hand stitched with a row of drawnwork, in the center are 2 hand embroidered monograms that read RW for Rodman Wanamaker, Rodman was the son of John Wanamaker  the founder of the Wanamaker stores.  Wanamakers was considered the first department store in Philadelphia, they were known for luxury goods, particularly from France.  The Wanamaker family was quite wealthy and well known, the linens from the estate were of the finest quality and with the family monogram is truly a fine piece of history!  There are some slight fold shadows and a group of gray smudges near the center, the tablecloth is otherwise in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it.  10 fine linen damask napkins John Wanamaker family c1900.  These white linen napkins measure 26.5 inches square, the hems are stitched by hand with tiny little stitches.  In one corner of each napkin is a JW monogram for John Wanamaker the founder of the Wanamaker stores.  Wanamakers was considered the first department store in Philadelphia, they were known for luxury goods, particularly from France.  The Wanamaker family was quite wealthy and well known, the linens from the estate were of the finest quality and with the family monogram is truly a fine piece of history!  3 of the napkins have well done hand darns, one has a couple of small stains, they are otherwise in very good condition, I have washed and pressed them.

Fine linen damask tablecloth napkins Wan $285.00

 

Fine square linen damask tablecloth Wana $150.00

 

Fine linen damask tablecloth Wanamaker f $150.00

 

10 fine linen damask napkins John Wanama $215.00




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